Eleanor Holmes Norton actually said...

I must conclude that throughout the United States this same, and I am going to call a spade a spade, red lining is occurring.

Norton addresses systemic issues of redlining in procurement processes.

03/19/2009

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There is nothing in the Constitution that bars the Nation's capital from becoming a state.

But this is unpopular with the citizens in both the District and Maryland.

Many opponents have argued that the District is not capable of governing itself in a fiscally responsible manner.

Statehood means the United States citizens of the District of Columbia will have the same rights and privileges enjoyed by the United States...